Delhi Gymkhana Club seeks meeting with Centre over eviction notice, says priority is uninterrupted operations
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has requested an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs following an eviction notice from the Union government. The club aims to ensure uninterrupted operations amid the directive to vacate its premises by June 5. The government has stated that the land is needed for strategic purposes related to national security.
- ▪The Delhi Gymkhana Club is one of India's oldest clubs, established in 1913.
- ▪The club has been ordered to vacate its 27.3-acre premises by June 5 due to its location in a sensitive area.
- ▪The club's management is seeking clarity on the eviction notice and aims to maintain operations without disruption.
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Delhi Gymkhana Club seeks meeting with Centre over eviction notice, says priority is uninterrupted operationsThe Delhi Gymkhana Club is considered among India's oldest and most prominent clubs. It moved to its current premises in 1913.Updated on: May 23, 2026 10:51 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday informed its members through a notice that it had sought an urgent meeting with officials from the ministry of housing and urban affairs after the Union government directed the club to hand over its 27.3-acre premises to the land & development office (L&DO) by June 5.A car is seen entering the Delhi Gymkhana Club, in New Delhi. (PTI)Located in the centre of Lutyens' Delhi, the club sits next to the Prime Minister's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg.
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